Manchester United's interest in Carlos Baleba is back in the news, but reporting on the actual state of the deal is pulling in different directions. Some outlets describe fresh contact between the clubs with a fee discussion starting around £70 million, and note Baleba himself would be "crazy" about the move, per Fabrizio Romano. Others report Brighton are holding out for a fee in the £115-120 million range — comparable to Chelsea's deal for Moises Caicedo — and that United may not be in a financial position to meet it, with some suggestions United could drop the interest entirely this summer.
Baleba is under contract at Brighton until 2028, and the club has previously shown no urgency to sell below their valuation. Nothing suggests an agreement, medical, or "here we go" moment is imminent — this remains an open, unresolved situation rather than a completed deal.